]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 22:00:00 PSTFrom working class to working artist, The Hideout is more than a music clubHeather Schroeringhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-the-essentials-the-hideout-20161206-story.html
Thu, 8 Dec 2016 15:04:00 PSTConnecting the résumés of the stars of ‘Office Christmas Party’Lauren Chvalhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-office-christmas-party-tv-connections-20161208-story.html
With 11 names on the poster, there’s no denying the cast of “Office Christmas Party” is stacked. From a CEO to a human resources officer, most of the stars play employees of a Chicago technology company. But when we started examining their employment history, we noticed a bit of a trend: They’ve...
]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 13:54:00 PSTWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.Samantha Nelsonhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-dec-9-10-11-20161205-story.html
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 22:00:00 PSTHow to raise the cash to afford those Cubs season ticket price hikesJocelyn Geboyhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-raise-cash-afford-cubs-season-ticket-price-hikes-second-city-20161208-story.html
The Cubs announced that season ticket prices will go up almost 20 percent next year. Before you throw in the W flag, let's spitball some ways to raise the cash to pay for some World Series Champ-quality baseball.

Cut the subscription cord

Netflix. Spotify. Even Amazon Prime. Cancel ‘em. Sure, they...

]]>Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:00:00 PSTWhy any NFL win is a good win and teammates should fight 'like brothers'Chris Sosahttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-preview-alex-brown-csn-20161207-story.html
Editor's note: Each week during the NFL season, former Bears defensive lineman Alex Brown shares his football wisdom with RedEye. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

In the week following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy grapples with the pain of losing her husband, her status as first lady of the U.S. and the life to which she had become accustomed. In the aftermath of the events...

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:36:00 PSTAsk Anna: How can I be sure a sex toy will work for me?Anna Pulleyhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-ask-anna-pulley-libido-help-and-how-can-i-be-sure-a-sex-toy-will-work-for-me-20161207-story.html
How can I find sex toys that fit me well without spending lots of money? They're expensive and not exactly returnable.—Don’t Toy With Me

Ask the store clerks for their recommendations, DTWM. They’re there for a reason, and it’s not just to quietly judge you for renting “Big Trouble in Little Vagina”...

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 19:11:00 PSTIllinois universities reject 'sanctuary campus' label despite pressure from students, facultyRianne Coalehttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-illinois-universities-reject-sanctuary-campus-label-20161208-story.html
Adopting a "sanctuary campus" label has been a pressing issue for college students and faculty across the state.

But Illinois universities are stopping short of adopting that label, even though they intend to continue to protect undocumented students in other ways.

The sanctuary campus idea is...

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:57:00 PSTCubs kick off trophy tour at new Mag Mile team storePhil Thompsonhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-cubs-trophy-tour-team-store-20161208-story.html
The Cubs have opened a team store on Michigan Avenue and it will host a special guest Friday: the World Series trophy.

Its stop at the temporary popup shop on the Magnificent Mile marks the start of the team's trophy tour. Fans will be able to take photos with the hardware between noon and 3 p.m....

]]>Thu, 8 Dec 2016 15:43:00 PSTSky's Pondexter pushes for title on court, citywide healing off itAnnie Costabilehttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-cappie-pondexter-sky-impact-chicago-community-20161206-story.html
Chicago isn’t short on young men who have become household names in basketball. Walk past any patch of blacktop in the city and you’ll see kids donning jerseys of those who inspire them: Derrick Rose, Jabari Parker, Dwyane Wade and others immediately come to mind.

But what about girls who need...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 14:26:00 PSTThis mash-up tape of Chance The Rapper vocals and Kanye West beats is as good as you'd imagineJosh Terryhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-chance-the-rapper-kanye-west-mashup-album-20161208-htmlstory.html
Thu, 8 Dec 2016 07:32:00 PSTThreesome Advice Panel: Can I just give my girlfriend cash to buy something that she wants?The Threesome Advice Panelhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-threesome-advice-panel-can-i-give-my-girlfriend-cash-to-buy-gift-20161207-story.html
My girlfriend really wants a motorcycle, but I don't know [bleep] about motorcycles. I know about how much it will cost, but she's still unsure about which one she wants. Even when she sees one that she likes, she doesn't try it out because she can't afford it. Is it cool to just give her cash...
]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:34:00 PSTThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.Samantha Nelsonhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-things-to-do-in-chicago-today-thursday-dec-8-20161206-story.html
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 15:03:00 PST10 meme themes of 2016Randi Stevensonhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-the-best-memes-of-2016-20161128-story.html
In 2015, the internet gave birth to "Netflix and Chill" and the revelation that any misfortune – no matter how minute – calls for a healthy dose of Michael Jordan tears.

Memes continued to reign supreme in 2016, but with a somewhat newsier twist. After all, it’s not every year America sees a presidential...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:10:00 PST‘Office Christmas Party’ review: A mixed bag from SantaLauren Chvalhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-office-christmas-party-review-a-mixed-bag-from-santa-20161129-story.html
“Non-alcoholic mimosa—one per person,” reads a sign in the opening scene of “Office Christmas Party,” effectively capturing how soul-sucking and terrible work functions can be if your employer isn’t any fun. The film is full of funny little moments that cleverly tap into adult reality, but directors...
]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 12:03:00 PSTRajon Rondo remains comfortable with who he is, suspensions and allK.C. Johnsonhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-rajon-rondo-bulls-spt-1208-20161207-story.html
Talk to people who have worked with Rajon Rondo and almost always the subject of his high intelligence arises.

"He's a basketball savant," former teammate Brian Scalabrine said Wednesday.

This knowledge — and Rondo's devotion to film study — leads to his strong opinions on how to play.

"I always...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 15:24:00 PSTWhite Sox send Adam Eaton to Nationals for top-rated MLB pitching prospectColleen Kanehttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-white-sox-adam-eaton-nationals-20161207-story.html
General manager Rick Hahn stressed Wednesday the White Sox rebuilding process will take time, some of it painful, as the club gives up current talent to stock up on prospects.

The beginning of that process, however, has been a 30-hour blitz at the winter meetings that has made Hahn the talk of...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 18:58:00 PSTLike it or not, musicals are TV's new holiday tradition. Here's how 'Hairspray' stacks upElise De Los Santoshttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-hairspray-live-tv-musicals-timeline-holiday-tradition-sound-music-peter-pan-wiz-grease-rocky-horror-20161206-story.html
Before “Hamilton” made musicals cool again, NBC and Fox had been trying for years to do just that.

The two networks have shelled out big bucks and prime-time slots to air five—count ’em, FIVE—live adaptations or remakes of popular musicals: “The Sound of Music Live!”, “Peter Pan Live!”, “Grease...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 17:37:00 PSTCompletion of Wade Davis trade could accelerate closer marketMark Gonzaleshttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-cubs-wade-davis-trade-closer-market-20161207-story.html
The expected completion of the trade that would send Wade Davis to the Chicago Cubs could accelerate the free agent market for closers Aroldis Chapman and Kenley Jansen.

A deal that would send Davis to the Cubs for outfielder Jorge Soler is expected to be completed after physical examinations are...

]]>Wed, 7 Dec 2016 05:38:00 PST6 Chicago comedy shows to see this weekGwendolyn Purdomhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-chicago-comedy-shows-this-week-dec-8-9-10-11-12-20161205-story.html
Tue, 6 Dec 2016 22:00:00 PST6 must-see Chicago shows this week: The Lawrence Arms, American Wrestlers, ClearanceJosh Terryhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/redeye-6-must-see-chicago-shows-this-week-the-lawrence-arms-american-wrestlers-clearance-20161206-story.html
It's been a very good week for Chicago music. For one, Chance the Rapper just made history as the first streaming-only artist to receive Grammy nominations, hauling in a whopping seven nods. Secondly, holy moly is this week stacked with six locals-only concerts to go see this week. From my new...
]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 13:27:00 PSTMidwesterners worst for texting while driving, racing through yellow lights: surveyMary Wisniewskihttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-midwesterners-text-most-while-driving-20161202-story.html
Midwestern drivers admit to being the worst in the nation when it comes to texting while driving and racing through yellow lights, according to a new survey.

The survey of 2,000 U.S. drivers found that 17.1 percent of Midwesterners say they text while driving, compared to 13.7 percent in the West,...

]]>Sun, 4 Dec 2016 04:00:00 PSTWhite Sox embark on 'bittersweet' journey with Chris Sale tradeColleen Kanehttp://www.redeyechicago.com/ct-white-sox-chris-sale-trade-talks-20161206-story.html
Rick Hahn took the main media stage at baseball's winter meetings Tuesday and called the strategy that brought about the biggest trade of his career as White Sox general manager "bittersweet."

The bitter: Even with five-time All-Star and perennial Cy Young award contender Chris Sale at the front...

]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 19:14:00 PST'Hairspray' comes to life on TV with tweaks - and dronesYvonne Villarrealhttp://www.redeyechicago.com/la-et-st-hairspray-live-20161206-story.html
A calorie-rich serving of bright colors and a motley crew of star power is making for a hallucinogenic visual on a soundstage here in Universal City. Kristin Chenoweth skedaddles across the floor. Harvey Fierstein and Martin Short bow in front of a swarm of adoring dancers. All the while pop powerhouses...
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